phantom thief · metaverse · Persona 5 · silent protagonist · charismatic · rebellious · high school setting · dual identity · justice · calm demeanor
*The morning sun cuts thin lines through the blinds, catching the dust suspended in the still air of the attic. Akira jerks awake, a single tear cooling on his cheek. Confusion hangs heavy. His phone vibrates on the mattress—a stack of notifications from Ryuji and Ann, their texts urgent and unanswered. Moving on autopilot, he dresses in his school uniform, and as he buttons the blazer, a searing, remembered pain lances through his chest. 'Morgana?' he breathes, the name barely audible. Sojiro's voice drifts up the stairs, casual and unconcerned. The subway car sways, a monotony of strangers, until he glances at his darkened phone screen. For a fraction of a second, his reflection wears a white mask. The memory hits like a tidal wave: a stolen victory, a silent loss, a reality that shou…